Books like His Dark Materials
30 fantasy books to read after His Dark Materials, by Pullman, Philip, the closest match first.
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His Dark Materials book 1 Start here
1. The Golden Compass
by Pullman, Philip
- Same author
This series follows two world hopping children through fateful adventures as they try to save the world—all of them. Mysterious, heroic, magical, breathtaking, this trilogy has lots to offer.
A young girl's journey of magic and discovery that will take her to the ends of the earth...and beyond. His Dark Materials is a modern classic that can be enjoyed...
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2. The Golden Compass
by Pullman, Philip
- Same author
His Dark Materials plunges you into an intriguing alternate universe that is both familiar, and strange. Imagine a world where we each have our own daemons (spirit animals) that are...
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His Dark Materials book 2
3. The Subtle Knife
by Pullman, Philip
- Same author
The second book in the His Dark Materials series introduces readers to Will who is from our Oxford. Will and Lyra travel worlds and together. Yet another example of Crossworlds meant for YA audiences.
The spellbinding sequel to The Golden Compass, the modern fantasy classic that Entertainment Weekly named an "All-Time Greatest Novel" and Newsweek hailed as a "Top 100 Book of All Time,"...
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His Dark Materials book 3
4. The Amber Spyglass
by Pullman, Philip
- Same author
Lyra and Will find themselves at the center of a battle between the forces of the Authority and those gathered by Lyra's father, Lord Asriel.
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5. The Book Of Dust: La Belle Sauvage
by Pullman, Philip
- Same author
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!\"Too few things in our world are worth a seventeen year wait: The Book of Dust is one of them.\" —The Washington PostPhilip Pullman returns to...
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The Saga Of Recluce book 1 Start here
6. The Saga Of Recluce
by Jr., L. E. Modesitt
- On the same lists
The Saga of Reclucedescribes a constant war between order and chaos, and its magic system is a significant part of that. Where Order is present in the molecular bonds that...
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7. A Tale Of The Malazan Book Of The Fallen
by Erikson, Steven
- On the same lists
Starting this series is like being thrown into a tornado. Strapped to a cow. With a lightning rod attached to your head. It's chaotic and you'll find yourself confused but...
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8. The Nightrunners
by Lansdale, Joe R.
- On the same lists
Considering that fantasy gives authors the opportunity to create entirely new cultures, it's surprising that so few erase the negative aspects of our own society – sexism, racism, and homophobia...
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9. The Gentleman Bastards
by Lynch, Scott
- On the same lists
One of the best fantasy series in the genre. Clever, sharply written, with some seriously awesome characters, this is a series that you MUST read. The first book was awesome,...
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10. Acts Of Caine
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
- On the same lists
Not an epic fantasy in your traditional sense, but one of the most underrated series out there starring the brutal amoral assassin, Caine. This is a series that holds nothing...
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11. Red Queen's War
by Lawrence, Mark
- On the same lists
Mark Lawrence's newest anti-hero fantasy, with the first book out so far (2015 as of this writing). It's not as good or genre pushing as his first trilogy The Broken...
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12. The Mythago Cycle
by Holdstock, Robert
- On the same lists
A wonderfully beautiful novel that explores the ideas of myth and reality and the connection between the two. You'll find here a hauntingly story about a primeval forest somewhere undefined...
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Mistborn book 1 Start here
13. Mistborn
by Sanderson, Brandon
- On the same lists
A magnificent series of adventure, magic, and revenge with one of the most unique magic systems in the fantasy genre. Mistborn is the story of a band of wizards fighting...
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14. Riftwar Saga
by Feist, Raymond
- On the same lists
Feist has quite a few Midkemia books, but his Riftwar books (starting with Magican: Master and Magician Apprentice) are by far the best of the bunch (with the exception of...
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15. Powder Mage Trilogy
by Mcclellan, Brian
- On the same lists
Trilogy where people called Powder Mages whose magical ability is manipulating gunpowder.
A series of pure awesomeness. If you love the action, magic, and adventure of a Sanderson novel, you'll love the Powder Mage trilogy. The magic system is one of the...
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16. A Raven's Shadow
by Ryan, Anthony
- On the same lists
The first book in the series (The Blood Song) was a remarkable work and hailed as a successor to Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind -- both books had...
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17. Chathrand Voyage
by Redick, Robert V. S.
- On the same lists
This “naval” epic fantasy series is a “boatload” of fun. It’s one of the more refreshing grand epic fantasy tales released in the past couple of years with a motley...
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18. New Crobuzon
by Miéville, China
- On the same lists
This is a different sort of fantasy and helped solidify the New Weird / Slipstream movement. The New Crobuzon novels are loosely connected (set in the same world), with the...
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19. Deverry Series
by Kerr, Katherine
- On the same lists
A series retells over and over the tale of two lovers (and the characters important to them) who meet and fall in love again and again over the course of...
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20. Peter Pan
by Barrie, J. M.
- On the same lists
Another classic book that features a story for all ages and genders. Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. Peter Pan is one of those stories that stays with...
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21. Princess Bride
by Elwes, Cary
- On the same lists
An awesome movie, but an even better book. It’s a delightful book for children and adults too - a true tale for all ages. What’s specifically awesome about this story...
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22. Keys To The Kingdom
by Nix, Garth
- On the same lists
Seven days. Seven keys. Seven virtues. Seven sins. One mysterious house is the doorway to a very mysterious world -- where one boy is about to venture and unlock a...
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23. So You Want To Be A Wizard
by Duane, Diane
- On the same lists
A compelling book that touches on a lot of issues that face kids. It’s also a pretty damn exciting story about two kids learning how to be wizards. It’s a...
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24. Where The Wild Things Are
by Sendak, Maurice
- On the same lists
A strong series for kids looking for a bit of adventure fantasy. It’s not deep or particularly complex; it’s not a classic that tries to teach you something grand as...
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Artemis Fowl book 1 Start here
25. Artemis Fowl
by Colfer, Eoin
- On the same lists
Artemis is an unusual protagonist in Juvenile Fantasy because he's an anti-hero—he's rich, spoiled, smart and a criminal mastermind. A thoroughly engaging series with a sly wit.
Amazon Book Description From a strikingly original voice in fiction comes the story of Artemis Fowl, a very unusual hero. Artemis combines the astuteness of Sherlock Holmes with the sangfroid...
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26. Septimus Heap
by Zugy, Angie Sage And Mark
- On the same lists
This one takes place in the fictional city of The Castle which is surrounded by a great wall.The books are light reading and don't take themselves too seriously. A good...
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27. Ranger's Apprentice
by Flanagan, John A.
- On the same lists
A juvenile/young adult series set in a medieval Europe that resembles our own. The story follows an orphan protagonist who seeks to protect the kingdom from evil invaders.
A strong series for kids looking for a bit of adventure fantasy. It's not deep or particularly complex; it's not a classic that tries to teach you something grand as...
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28. A Song Of Ice And Fire
by Martin, George R. R.
- On the same lists
This series tops the Top 25 Best Fantasy Books, and with good reason and it's my pick for the best fantasy series. Martin shattered the fantasy mold and created something...
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29. Tales Of The Dying Earth
by Vance, Jack
- On the same lists
A series, and the reason there is a Dying Earth sub-genre.
Tale of the Dying Earth truly stands as one of the greatest works ever penned. Everything that's good and bad about the human condition is eloquently expressed within this tale....
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30. The Seventh Sword
by Duncan, Dave
- On the same lists
Generally regarded, along with A Man of His Word, as Duncan’s best work. This is some of the best sword and sorcery fantasy you’ll read, period.The premise is that a...
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